IBPsychologyDPSLRevision Notes

DP IB Psychology: SL Revision Notes

Concise resources for the DP IB Psychology: SL course.

Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2025

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First exams 2027

Human Development

Brain Development: Maturation

Brain Development: Neuroplasticity

Human Development: Vygotsky's Theory

Human Development: Piaget's Theory

Human Development: Theory of Mind

Bowlby's Theory of Attachment

The Effects of Lack of Attachment

Enculturation & the Development of Self

Social Identity & Peer Influence in the Development of Self

The Effects of Poverty in Childhood

The Effects of War in Childhood

Human Relationships

Acculturation & Mental Health

Compliance Technique: Commitment

Conformity & Group Behaviour

Cultural Dimensions & Group Behaviour

Social Identity Theory & Group Behaviour

Social Learning Theory & Group Behaviour

The Role of Serotonin in Romantic Relationships

The Matching Hypothesis & Relationships

Self-disclosure & Relationships

Social Exchange Theory & Relationships

Learning & Cognition

Confirmation Bias

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

The Dual Process Model

Application of Social Learning Theory

The Effect of Brain Damage on Memory

The Multi-store Model of Memory

Cognitive Load Theory & the Working Memory Model

Comparison of the Multi-store Model & the Working Memory Model

The Effect of Culture on Memory

The Effect of Learning on Spatial Memory

The Effect of Cultural Schemas on Memory

The Effect of Computer Games on Memory

Research Methods

Surveys & Questionnaires

Correlational Studies

Generalisability

Researcher & Participant Biases

Transferability & Credibility

Sampling Techniques

Exam Guidance & Skills

Paper 1 Guidance

Paper 2 Guidance

Answering SAQs - Paper 1

Answering ERQs - Paper 1

Answering SAQs - Paper 2

Answering ERQs - Paper 2

Exam boards

DP IB Psychology: HL

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